Update 12/16/21
COVID-19 relief funds have been made available for emergency financial assistance for eligible students in an expanded list of categories including utilities, housing/rent, food, medical/dental, licensed childcare, transportation, and personal automobile expenses, tuition, books, Internet, hotspots, and/or other technology resources.
H.O.P.E. Program
The Helping Overcome Personal Emergencies Program at Highland Community College aids students dealing with unexpected financial emergencies. H.O.P.E. was created to help students stay in college and meet their educational goals. H.O.P.E. is funded through generous donor gifts and, during the Pandemic, with some federal and state relief funds.
Eligibility
To be considered for the program,
- Full or part-time HCC student (minimum 6 credit hours in the fall/spring semester or 3 credit hours in the summer semester)
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Document extreme or personal emergency
Eligible expenses include: utilities, housing/rent, food, medical/dental, licensed childcare, transportation and personal automobile expenses, Internet, hotspots, and/or other technology resources. For COVID-19 related needs, assistance with tuition, books, and college-related expenses will also be eligible.
College Credit Students: Application Process
- Complete the online application
- Attach or submit in person supporting documents within 48 hours of application submission
- Check HCC email for grant updates
Adult Education/GED Students: Application Process
- Complete the online application
- Attach or submit in person supporting documents within 48 hours of application submission
- Check HCC email for grant updates
For more information on H.O.P.E. or the application process, email HOPE@highland.edu.
If you are a donor who is interested in giving to the hope program, please contact the Highland Community College Foundation office at 815-599-3408.
